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Easy 3D?

Easy 3D?

Easy 3D?

(OP)
Is this software easy to use to perform 3D static analysis? Does it allow sliding (or friction) between elements or nodes? Are there other recommended low-cost FEA packages that I should look into?

RE: Easy 3D?

Yes, it is very easy to use. Standard windows setup and functions. You can download a full working demo. No friction forces between elements or nodes. Grapesoft has a reasonably low cost package.

RE: Easy 3D?

(OP)
I have searched the Internet and I can not find the software "Grapesoft". Do you know how I can get in touch with them.

RE: Easy 3D?

Try this:
http://www.apnpc.com.au/swlib/Applications/Math_Engineering/000M7J.html

Since I am the POC of CADRE Analytic it may seem strange to lead you to my competitor. However, we recognize that that software is priced about the same as ours, does some things ours does not do, and does not do many things ours does (stabilty, vibration, shock, to name a few). So it really depends on your needs.

The above leads you to a source for their 16 bit version priced at $147.00. Our 16 bit version is $62.00. The 32 bit versions compare in about the same way at a higher level ($245.00 for CADRE Pro 3.2). If you make a decision let us know what made it for you, so we can do better!


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